A spokesman added: 'We can confirm a decision was made to remove the film. I’ve often wondered what would happen if low-budget “hood” movies were made at scale; the clarity, energy and rhythm of Onwubolu’s storytelling make the case for it. 'Having been in made in London along streets where I have walked, it seemed too close to home, to me. One witness said 'a young boy was crying on the floor with his mother' as a number of young people started fighting. All rights reserved. 'This is the biggest number we have seen for any film in such a short time frame.'. The film’s standard-issue contours are mitigated by Rapman’s explosive direction and musical interludes that include him sitting in Timmy’s family kitchen and using hip-hop beats to bring mythic weight to what lies ahead. Asked if he was concerned about the ages of those involved, Mr Graham said: 'It is concerning, there's no point pretending otherwise. 'There were also a few incidents earlier this year with the release of The Joker, it's always unfortunate, but I hope that the blame is placed with the individuals and not an indictment of the film itself. Seven police officers were injured in the carnage, which saw both Vue and Showcase ban all further screenings of the London gang story. On Sunday morning, there were 50-minute waits for refunds for cancelled tickets. It is also claimed that officers were carrying tasers, The message from Vue reportedly said: 'We regret that we will no longer be screening the film Blue Story (pictured) at any of our venues', Blue Story director Andrew Onwubolu, known as Rapman, (left) has said the gang film is about 'love not violence', after seven police officers were injured in a disturbance at a screening (right). Andrew Onwubolu said Birmingham incident on debut day was unfortunate By Joe Middleton For Mailonline Published: 19:37 EDT, 25 November 2019 … Moments ago, the New York Film Festival announced their Opening Night Selection, and it’s not a title you’d expect. Pockets of fighting erupted in a 100-strong crowd at the cinema after a 'group of people arrived with machetes'. Pictured: Crowds inside the cinema, Police rushed to the scene with guard dogs where they found a crowd of 100 people where fighting had started 'in pockets'. Blue Story director Andrew Onwubolu (pictured at the premiere) has claimed his film is about 'love not violence' after a machete-wielding gang descended on a Birmingham screening, Blue Story (cast pictured) is a tragic tale of a friendship between Timmy and Marco, two young boys from opposing postcodes in London. Andrew Onwubolu, known as Rapman,[1] is a British rapper, music producer, actor, writer and film director. The complex was then evacuated, A policeman pictured at the Star City around 5.30pm on Saturday following reports of a group wielding machetes at the venue. Here is an updated list (May 2020) of new feature films decimated by the spread of the deadly 'Covid-19' virus, with studios scrambling to reschedule theatrical release dates, including ", Ava DuVernay heads BFI London Film Festival industry line-up, Ava DuVernay, ‘Succession’ Producer Jane Tranter Join BFI London Film Festival Industry Program, BFI London Film Festival Adds Pedro Almodovar, Steve McQueen Titles, Steve McQueen’s ‘Lovers Rock’ added to the 64th BFI London Film Festival line-up, Steve McQueen’s ‘Lovers Rock’ Added to London Film Festival, See full article at The Hollywood Reporter, ‘Blue Story’ star Stephen Odubola and Craig Fairbrass to lead UK prison drama ‘Ire’, ‘Lovers Rock’ Review: Steve McQueen Opens the New York Film Festival With a Lyrical Reggae House-Party Movie Set in the London of 1980, Stephen Odubola, Craig Fairbrass, Jason Flemyng Set Covid-Safe ‘Ire’ Shoot, Stephan James To Star Opposite Russell Crowe in Paramount’s ‘American Son’, YouTube Received Over 300,000 Submissions for ‘Life in a Day 2020’ Documentary Sequel, Steve McQueen’s “Lovers Rock” Will Open The 2020 New York Film Festival, Three New Films by Steve McQueen Will World Premiere at the 58th New York Film Festival, New York Film Festival Sets Steve McQueen’s ‘Lovers Rock’ For Opening Night; Drive-Ins, Virtual Showings To Supplement Possible Lincoln Center Screenings, A Calendar of All the Movies That Would Have Been Released — and Their New Dates, Ridley Scott, Kevin MacDonald, YouTube reunite on ‘Life In A Day 2020’, Ridley Scott, Kevin Macdonald Reteam for YouTube’s ‘Life in a Day 2020’ Crowd-Sourced Documentary, ‘American Son’ Director Rapman: ‘Blue Story’ Cinema Ban Won’t Happen to Another Black Director, ’12 Years a Slave’ Director Steve McQueen Dedicates Cannes-Selected Films to George Floyd.

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